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Band 5+: You are planning a surprise birthday party for a close friend. Write an email to another mutual friend to ask for help with the arrangements. In your email, you should: - explain why you are organizing the party - suggest a date, time, and venue for the party - ask for their assistance with specific tasks

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Dear friends,

I hope this email finds you well.

I want to invite you to share with me a great moment for one of my best friends and yours also . I am planning to make a surprise to our friend Ali it is a party . This party is for his 24th birthday . I want you all to be a part of this moment and we all together can make an exceptional day for him . This party will take place on next friday at 15:00 pm in retalo restaurant . To whom who doesn’t know the address is at 12 ,Almotahed street , Cairo , Egypt . Your participate is valuable for me. I am almost done with the majority of the preparation but some items are remaining. I need one of you to bring ballons with his age numbers ( 2,4) , another to bring candles with the same numbers and the rest of you to come with smiles and energy to make it a different day in his life .

Kind regards,

Mohamed Tarek

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

party: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by explaining the reason for the party, providing details of the time and location, and specifying the help required from the recipients. The tone is friendly and inviting, suitable for the intended audience. To further enhance the response, consider adding a more specific request for help, such as coordinating transportation or entertainment, to ensure all aspects of the party are well-covered.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter generally conveys the purpose of the party and provides details about the time and location. However, the organization could be improved for better clarity. Consider using more explicit transitions between the purpose, details, and requests for help. For example, you could start a new paragraph when transitioning to the details of the party and another when asking for help. Also, ensure the flow of information is logical and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement in using more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of 'great moment,' you could use 'special occasion' or 'memorable celebration.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition, such as replacing 'participate' with 'presence' or 'contribution.' Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Focus on improving sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and correct use of articles and prepositions. For example, 'To whom who doesn't know' should be rephrased for better grammar. Proofreading carefully before submitting can help catch these errors.

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